Bobby Broom

Past Artists- Bobby Broom ( February, 2009)

What our members had to say !

"Bobby Broom is thoughtful, articulate and passionate about his craft. I loved his lyrical playing. And his clinic laid out all the requirements for becoming a good jazz guitarist. He stressed methodical, careful practice of the five major scales (I liked his fingerings), 7th chord scales and arpeggios. I'm very grateful we got a chance to meet, learn from and listen to Bobby Broom"

What Bobby Broom had to say about JGSS and it's director Tim Nodland !

The weekend was one of the most enjoyable experiences in my career. I have been partial to the region of the Pacific Northwest and its charming, upbeat, yet easy-going people since my first visits to Seattle some fifteen years ago. Tim and the group certainly didn’t disappoint and in fact, I can truly say that I don’t think I’ve ever felt more appreciated as a guitarist and jazz musician than they made me feel. Tim made every effort to make sure I felt comfortable, accommodated, busy, valued and compensated. I got the feeling that I was in the midst of a group of true patrons of the arts.

I was able to spread the word about my craft and share my recorded work, insights and experiences with a group of real guitar fanatics, jazz guitar fans and students. I also got a chance to perform for them while connecting with some of the area musicians who comprised my guitar trio for the evening. (They did a great job by the way.) Some of the highlights of my weekend were my splendid and historic accommodations, a world-class restaurant on the hotel premises, a quick glimpse of the view of Spokane Falls, hanging out and getting to know Tim Nodland (a gentleman, most gracious host, ardent lover of jazz guitar and not a bad guit-picker himself) and interacting with some of the most genuinely kind and appreciative people I’ve ever met. I thank each and every one of you.

Bobby Broom

Bobby Broom Clinic

February, 2009

Clinic: “Requirements”

Chicago-based jazz guitarist Bobby Broom mastered his instrument earlier in life than most. At the age of 16, he played with Sonny Rollins at Carnegie Hall and went on to perform with such legends as Art Blakey, Kenny Burrell, Miles Davis, and Charles Earland before concentrating on his own solo career. His 2001 releases Modern Man and Stand! garnered Broom the greatest acclaim of his career. On these recordings, he unexpectedly uses pop, rock, and R&B classics as a foundation, re-working tunes by artists like Stevie Wonder, Simon and Garfunkel, and Sly Stone with a sense of creativity and innovation. "Bobby Broom is one of the most harmonically daring guitarists recording today," wrote Andre Avelino in Down Beat. "His style is personal and identifiable, yet with no gimmicks or gadgets--just pure guitar."

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Past Artists- Bobby Broom ( February, 2009) What our members had to say ! "Bobby Broom is thoughtful, articulate and passionate about his craft. I loved his lyrical playing. And his clinic laid out all the requirements for becoming a good jazz guitarist. He stressed methodical, careful practice of the five major scales (I liked his fingerings), 7th chord scales and arpeggios. I'm very grateful we got a chance to meet, learn from and listen to Bobby Broom" What Bobby Broom had to say about JGSS and it's director Tim Nodland ! The weekend was one of the most enjoyable experiences in my career. I have been partial to the region of the Pacific Northwest and its charming, upbeat, yet easy-going people since my first visits to Seattle some fifteen years ago. Tim and the group certainly didn’t disappoint and in fact, I can truly say that I don’t think I’ve ever felt more appreciated as a guitarist and jazz musician than they made me feel. Tim made every effort to make sure I felt comfortable, accommodated, busy, valued and compensated. I got the feeling that I was in the midst of a group of true patrons of the arts. I was able to spread the word about my craft and share my recorded work, insights and experiences with a group of real guitar fanatics, jazz guitar fans and students. I also got a chance to perform for them while connecting with some of the area musicians who comprised my guitar trio for the evening. (They did a great job by the way.) Some of the highlights of my weekend were my splendid and historic accommodations, a world-class restaurant on the hotel premises, a quick glimpse of the view of Spokane Falls, hanging out and getting to know Tim Nodland (a gentleman, most gracious host, ardent lover of jazz guitar and not a bad guit-picker himself) and interacting with some of the most genuinely kind and appreciative people I’ve ever met. I thank each and every one of you. Bobby Broom Bobby Broom Clinic February, 2009 Clinic: “Requirements” Chicago-based jazz guitarist Bobby Broom mastered his instrument earlier in life than most. At the age of 16, he played with Sonny Rollins at Carnegie Hall and went on to perform with such legends as Art Blakey, Kenny Burrell, Miles Davis, and Charles Earland before concentrating on his own solo career. His 2001 releases Modern Man and Stand! garnered Broom the greatest acclaim of his career. On these recordings, he unexpectedly uses pop, rock, and R&B classics as a foundation, re-working tunes by artists like Stevie Wonder, Simon and Garfunkel, and Sly Stone with a sense of creativity and innovation. "Bobby Broom is one of the most harmonically daring guitarists recording today," wrote Andre Avelino in Down Beat. "His style is personal and identifiable, yet with no gimmicks or gadgets--just pure guitar."
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